Category Archives: Sports
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Even if the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes did not stand out as the cream of the crop in the NHL during the regular season, they have clearly been the b...
Associated Press May 30, 2026
Hurricanes roll past Canadiens 6-1 in Eastern Conference Final, earn trip to Stanley Cup Final
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have finally broken through their Eastern Conference Final roadblock. Now comes the chance to play for the Stanley Cup for ...
Associated Press May 29, 2026
Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks,' according to his death certificate
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kyle Busch died last week from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to se...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final
MONTREAL (AP) - Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the ...
Associated Press May 28, 2026
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional l...
Bruce Ferrell May 27, 2026
UNC-Wilmington women's basketball coach says she's fortunate to be alive after nearly drowning
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - UNC Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods says she's lucky to be alive after being caught in a rip current while trying to rescue her 8-year-old nephew during a fami...
Bruce Ferrell May 27, 2026
Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) - Brayden McNabb hit Mark Stone in stride with a lob pass in the first period for a highlight reel of a play, but it was the gritty work of the Golden ...
Associated Press May 27, 2026
Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 3 of East final
MONTREAL (AP) - Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final. Shayne...
Associated Press May 26, 2026
Late pass sends Felix Rosenqvist past David Malukas for the closest Indianapolis 500 win in history
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Felix Rosenqvist swung to the outside of David Malukas, then found a way past the Team Penske driver to win the closest Indianapolis 500 in histor...
Associated Press May 24, 2026
Katherine Legge's bid to complete racing's 'Double' ends with early crash at Indianapolis 500
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Katherine Legge's attempt to become the first woman to complete "The Double" - racing 1,100 miles spread out over two tracks on one day - ended qu...
Associated Press May 24, 2026